PhD Researcher, Dementia and Ageing
Emeritus Professor, Dementia and Ageing
Senior Strategic Improv Coach - IMPACT, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow (Impact Facilitator), Dementia and Ageing
Research Assistant, Dementia and Ageing
Associate Professor, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow (Qualitative), Dementia and Ageing
Honorary Research Fellow, Dementia and Ageing
Honorary Professor, Dementia and Ageing
Senior Lecturer, Dementia and Ageing
Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Dementia and Ageing
Lecturer in Dementia, Ageing & Design, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow (Evidence & Evaluation), Dementia and Ageing
IMPACT Delivery Lead, Social Work
Professor, Dementia and Ageing
PhD Researcher, Dementia Services Development Centre
Professor of Ageing and Dementia Design, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow (Qualitative), Dementia and Ageing
Emeritus Professor, Dementia and Ageing
Article
Bureaucratic violence: Professionals' views of the financial experiences of terminally ill migrants
Sedgley T, Alexander J, Lessard-Phillips L, Macgregor A & Forbat L (2026) Bureaucratic violence: Professionals' views of the financial experiences of terminally ill migrants. SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, 9, Art. No.: 100680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmqr.2025.100680
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Seetharaman K, Chaudhury H, Hung L, Mahmood A, Phinney A & Ward R (2026) Integrating neighbourhood walkability perceptions of people living with dementia in urban design and planning in British Columbia, Canada. Cities, 173, Art. No.: 106881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2026.106881
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Macgregor A, Tawodzera O, Brunner R & McLean R (2026) What factors affect well-being for personal assistants to disabled people? An ethics of care analysis of a systematic review. International Journal of Care and Caring. https://doi.org/10.1332/23978821Y2026D000000185
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Community mapping with older people in a Scottish rural area: implications for social prescribing
Watson N, Mackay K & Watchman K (2026) Community mapping with older people in a Scottish rural area: implications for social prescribing. Journal of Integrated Care. https://doi.org/10.1108/jica-05-2025-0045
Article
Marston HR, Brittain K, Lynch J, Lariviere M, Mehta R, Thorn J, Henderson C, Steils N, Wilson-Nash C & Gibson G (2026) Technology use for care, support and social connect in the community: preliminary findings from the DIALOGUE project. Cogent Gerontology, 5 (1). https://doi.org/10.1080/28324897.2026.2645518
Book Chapter
Violence, Displacement, and Transformation: The Ukrainian Experience
Connon ILC, Burlaka V, Buchko K, Dominelli L, Feen-Calligan H, Burlaka A, Peshkova V( & Javanbakht A (2026) Violence, Displacement, and Transformation: The Ukrainian Experience. In: Violence and trauma without borders: Perspectives of immigrants, migrants, and refugees post-migration. Edited by J.S. Hong, J.M. Bondy, & A. A. Peguero. Edward Elgar Publishing.
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Does living alone reshape healthcare use? Longitudinal evidence from older adults in China
Gao A, Chen Y, Hou Y, Cheng M, Zhang J & Huang J (2026) Does living alone reshape healthcare use? Longitudinal evidence from older adults in China. BMC Primary Care, 27, Art. No.: 38. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-025-03164-7
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Widening the scope of social science research on the dementias: the importance of Lewy Body Dementia
Gibson G, Moreira T, Pickersgill M, Killen A, Fernyhough C, Oliver E, Jamie K, Van Hees S, Backhouse T, Soilemezi D & Handley M (2025) Widening the scope of social science research on the dementias: the importance of Lewy Body Dementia. Wellcome Open Research. https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.24604.1
Research Report
Commission on the Anthropology of Risk and Disaster: 2024 Report
Connon I (2025) Commission on the Anthropology of Risk and Disaster: 2024 Report. International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES): Council of Commissions. New Delhi, India: International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES).
Article
Scaling home designs for healthy cognitive ageing: a realist evaluation perspective
Bowes A, Jagannath S, Njoki M, Pemble C, Quirke M, Davison L & Dawson A (2025) Scaling home designs for healthy cognitive ageing: a realist evaluation perspective. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 12, p. 102186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.102186
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Hall J, Main F, Gorman J, Heaton J, Macfarlane D & MacRury S (2025) Evaluation of the RAPID technology-enabled care pathway for people with diabetes-related foot problems living in remote and rural settings. The Diabetic Foot Journal, 28 (2), pp. 31-38. https://diabetesonthenet.com/diabetic-foot-journal/evaluation-of-the-rapid-technology-enabled-care-pathway-for-people-with-diabetes-related-foot-problems-living-in-remote-and-rural-settings/
Article
First generation migrants' experiences of terminal illness: a systematic review of diasporic dying
Sedgley T, Alexander J & Forbat L (2025) First generation migrants' experiences of terminal illness: a systematic review of diasporic dying. BMC Palliative Care, 24 (1), Art. No.: 152. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-025-01789-0
Building effective digital post-hospital discharge and reablement services for older adults in social care: a mixed methods process evaluation using the NASSS framework
PI: Dr Grant Gibson
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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Centring the lived experience of dementia within policy, practice and community development
PI: Professor Richard Ward
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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Changing public perceptions of social care in Scotland
PI: Professor Louise McCabe
Funded by: Rayne Foundation
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Global Social Issues on Ageing
PI: Professor Judith Phillips
Funded by: International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics
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Designing homes for healthy cognitive ageing: co-production for impact and scale (DesHCA)
PI: Professor Alison Bowes
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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Stonewater - inclusive and assisted living in retirement living schemes
PI: Professor Vikki McCall
Funded by: Longleigh Foundation
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Dementia Activity Toolkit
PI: Professor Vikki McCall
Funded by: Alberta Health Services
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The impact of COVID-19 Fear: evidence to inform social, health and economic recovery - a Healthy Ageing In Scotland (HAGIS) study
PI: Dr Elaine Douglas
Funded by: UK Research and Innovation
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Centre for Population Change (Transition funding)
PI: Professor Alison Bowes
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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Sit Less Move More – Creating a culture of activity and movement in a care home setting
PI: Dr Grant Gibson
Funded by: Life Changes Trust
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Creating better lives? An Evaluation of the Life Changes Trust
PI: Professor Louise McCabe
Funded by: Life Changes Trust
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Our Connected Neighbourhoods
PI: Professor Richard Ward
Funded by: Life Changes Trust and Stirling Council
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Cherish Investigator Led Proposal - demonstrating impact in housing, health and social care
PI: Professor Judith Phillips
Funded by: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
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Peer Support for People with a Lived Experience of Dementia
PI:
Funded by: Life Changes Trust
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Designing for Ageing and Dementia International Research Network
PI: Professor Alison Bowes
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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COVID-19 Rapid Response. Sustaining the resilience and wellbeing of frontline community based care and support workers to vulnerable older people during a time of crisis
PI: Dr Grant Gibson
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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ASUME Volunteering and Dementia in Norway
PI: Professor Vikki McCall
Funded by: Nasjonalforeningen for folkehelsen
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Evaluation of dementia friendly walking activities in care homes
PI: Dr Grant Gibson
Funded by: Paths for All
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BoB Bettergen innovation voucher
PI: Dr Grant Gibson
Funded by: Scottish Funding Council
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Neighbourhoods and Dementia: A mixed methods study
PI: Professor Richard Ward
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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